Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
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HSP: Evaluation <strong>and</strong><br />
Treatment<br />
• It is also important to look for systemic disease:<br />
• Renal: Urinalysis, BUN/Cr<br />
• Gastrointestinal: Stool guaiac<br />
• HSP in adults may be a manifestation of underlying<br />
malignancy<br />
• Natural History: most children completely<br />
recover from HSP<br />
• Some develop progressive renal disease<br />
• More common in adults<br />
• Treatment is supportive +/- prednisone